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Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

It has been a wildly unpredictable year for the Toronto Raptors. A mediocre 2022-23 campaign indicated that the franchise could be nearing a definitive transition period, or even a rebuild. Fred VanVleet’s departure reinforced that notion. Then, the organization’s outlook appeared to abruptly shift back into NBA title contention after escalating Damian Lillard trade rumors. […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a bit of a strange spot entering the 2023-24 campaign. They lost some key pieces this past offseason, such as Fred VanVleet, but with top-level talent such as Pascal Siakam still on their roster, they aren’t fully rebuilding yet. The Raptors are stuck in between contending and rebuilding, and Masai […]

A couple of days ago, the Toronto Raptors were making a lot of noise. After months of the Miami Heat being in the driver’s seat of the Damian Lillard sweepstakes, The Raptors suddenly emerged as the favorite to land the seven-time All-Star from the Portland Trail Blazers. Once again, it looked like Masai Ujiri had […]

The Toronto Raptors have taken over the Miami Heat in the race to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. In the Raptors’ pursuit of the Blazers superstar, will they include Scottie Barnes in a trade offer for Damian Lillard? This Damian Lillard trade saga has been dragging on for months with Portland and […]

Damian Lillard and James Harden dominated many of the trade rumors in the NBA offseason, but there are plenty of questions about Pascal Siakam’s future with the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam is in the final year of his contract with the Raptors, making him a potential trade candidate. The Atlanta Hawks have been most closely […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally bid adieu to John Collins after seven seasons of him being in the trade block, marking an end to the seemingly never-ending trade carousel involving the high-flying forward. Collins’ value, however, tanked to the point where the Hawks received a mere second-round pick for someone who averaged 20 and 10 in […]

There has been a lot of chatter around the league this offseason regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, the two prominent names who have requested trades and are still on the trade block with the start of training camp right around the corner. Despite not requesting a trade, Pascal Siakam is another All-Star who has […]

The James Harden trade saga must be the messiest situation in the entire NBA right now. Of course, it once again involves the Philadelphia 76ers. There’s no knowing how this situation will end or how long it will even take. But one thing is for sure, James Harden does not want to be a Sixer […]

Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors was significantly linked as a trade target by the Atlanta Hawks during the summer, and it appears one reason that the transaction did not come to fruition was the Hawks’ adamant stance in keeping rookie Kobe Bufkin in the fold, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “The Hawks were […]

If the 2022-23 NBA season wasn’t enough to convince you that the Oklahoma City Thunder birthed a new superstar for the NBA, then his all-world performance for Canada during the 2023 FIBA World Cup should. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially a superstar, ladies and gentlemen. And there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Nobody was able […]

Amidst the standstill between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard to South Beach seems destined to happen. The latest development in the Dame-to-Heat trade saga is that there is no development. Both sides are apparently not engaging with each other and there is no momentum on a deal going down. Nonetheless, […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA as part of the league’s efforts to expand the game into Canada. Since then, they have become one of the best-ran organizations in the NBA. Throughout its history, the Raptors have done well in the NBA Draft. Toronto has found gems late in the first round and has selected […]

As the NBA world marches along through the middle of August, trade rumors continue to dominate every single question pertaining to the 2023-24 season. Not only has James Harden and his drama with the Philadelphia 76ers been a focal point, but Damian Lillard’s situation continues to be the main focus of the Miami Heat. As […]

Although Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam has found himself at the forefront of NBA trade rumors coming out of Canada, he “has never requested to be traded,” per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that Siakam doesn’t want to be traded or that reports he and former Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet […]

While initially among the deals expected to be completed before the end of the 2023 NBA offseason, trade discussions between the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks headlined by star forward Pascal Siakam having seemingly slowed down in recent weeks. Reporting that the Hawks offered a package centered around wings De’Andre Hunter, A.J. Griffin and draft […]

Aside from trade rumors revolving around Damian Lillard and James Harden, the NBA world has been patiently waiting to see what will happen with Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam. With Fred VanVleet leaving the organization in free agency this offseason, a lot of question marks have surrounded the Raptors and the direction this franchise is […]

When it came to NBA Free Agency this offseason, one of the Toronto Raptors main focuses was re-signing Jakob Poeltl. They acquired Poeltl in a trade deadline deal with the San Antonio Spurs, five years after initially trading him to the Spurs in the deal that netted them Kawhi Leonard. There’s been much chatter as […]

Trade talks dominate every NBA offseason, and this summer has been no different. We have already seen the likes of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Chris Paul traded. By the start of training camp at the end of September, we could see Damian Lillard and James Harden on new teams as well. Both Lillard and […]

After being linked to several Eastern Conference teams over the offseason, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam‘s trade buzz has slowed down in recent weeks. That became even more true after the 2023 NBA Draft. Despite mounting anticipation, the draft came and went without a blockbuster trade. Be it Siakam, Damian Lillard, or Zion Williamson, the […]

It’s safe to say Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is well-aware of the massive offer Kylian Mbappe received from Al Hilal. Mbappe has dominated headlines not only in the football world, but in the sports world as a whole after it was reported earlier this week that the Saudi Pro League club was offering him […]

The Indiana Pacers made some big acquisitions this offseason, but pursuing one more trade target during the 2023 NBA offseason could push the team into title contention this season. While Indiana doesn’t need to rush its young core spearheaded by star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, a valuable trade chip in Buddy Hield’s contract worth $19.2 […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA offseason finding themselves in an intriguing spot as a franchise and even after the draft and free agency, this organization still has a lot of uncertainty surrounding them. Not only are there questions being asked about what the backcourt will look like with Fred VanVleet departing for the Houston […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some massive moves this offseason, but none bigger than trading for 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics. There is no knowing just how the Grizzlies‘ season will turn out, especially with Ja Morant out for the first 25 games of the season due to […]

The Toronto Raptors are at a crossroads. They fired their head coach Nick Nurse and replaced him with a first time head coach in Darko Rajakovic. Fred VanVleet walked in free agency to the Houston Rockets and they were only able to replace him with Dennis Schröder. The Raptors are pretty far from being title […]

As of right now, Pascal Siakam is still a member of the Toronto Raptors. This is amid rampant trade rumors linking the All-Star forward to a move away from the Raptors this summer. At this point, it seems like Toronto is preparing for any and all eventualities. Their latest roster move comes in the form […]

Kobe Bufkin, a 6’4 shooting guard, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Bufkin played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he gained recognition for his all-around game. During his sophomore year at Michigan, Bufkin averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, and displayed his versatility […]

Aside from hundreds of games being played over the course of 11 days, the focus of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is always on the latest trends and rumors from around the league. The incoming rookie class with first overall pick Victor Wembanyama was impressive, but all the dialogue that took place between league […]

The Toronto Raptors are still reportedly exploring options to trade Pascal Siakam despite some skepticism. Siakam has been the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks with the Atlanta Hawks looking like a likely suitor for the 2019 NBA champion. However, a number of other teams are also rumored as the Indiana Pacers have emerged […]

The Toronto Raptors aren’t finished adding more depth to their roster this free agency after their signing of Dennis Schroder to a two-year, $26 million deal on last month. Aside from Schroder, Toronto supposedly looking for another piece to bolster their backcourt. “Toronto is also considering adding another point guard in free agency,” per Michael […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to make a big splash in the upcoming NBA season. One way they can do that is by trading for Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level, making him an attractive target for many teams. In […]

At the moment, it remains rather unlikely that the Toronto Raptors trade away Pascal Siakam. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the Raptors aren’t necessarily keen on the idea of trading him away, and Siakam, for his part, is willing to stay in Toronto for the long haul. But according to the rumor mill, if the Raptors […]

One team that should play a huge role in how the 2023-24 season shakes up is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors, at the moment, are caught in between two minds. They are trying to remain competitive next season, all the while developing some of their prized youngsters, such as Scottie Barnes. Nevertheless, there remains a […]

As rumors surrounding Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam heating up during the Las Vegas Summer League, the Boston Celtics have been linked to the two-time All-Star. To be clear, Siakam isn’t rumored to be on a list of trade targets for the Celtics, although Boston Globe scribe Gary Washburn believes that Boston should be taking […]

While the greater part of the NBA world is focused on Damian Lillard’s impending exit from the Portland Trail Blazers or James Harden’s attempting to escape from Philadelphia, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been in the news just as much this offseason as trade rumors regarding his future outlook with the team continue to […]

A surprise suitor has reportedly emerged as Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors scour the league for a potential Pascal Siakam trade. Joining the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers as a possible destination for the star forward is the Orlando Magic, according to Michael Grange of SportsNet. “Per league sources, the Raptors are still listening, […]

Rumors throughout the NBA offseason have been circling the Toronto Raptors and a potential trade of star Pascal Siakam. However, recent speculation suggests that the Raptors aren’t actually too keen on trading their star, reports ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “The Raptors, however, league sources told ClutchPoints, are not necessarily sold on the idea of trading their […]

The top and middle of the Eastern Conference is packed with intrigue and young talent that could make the postseason a wild free-for-all the next few years. At 37-45 and five games short of the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament, the Indiana Pacers feel tiers away from entering that conversation. A promising roster and an ambitious […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl around Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. The Atlanta Hawks have been in contact with the Raps in regard to a potential deal for the Cameroonian, but it appears another team has also entered the fray: The Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have reportedly reached out to Toronto, who continues to […]